Author Archives: Red Queen's Musings

Fiestas de San Juan

Posted on June 19, 2013

Midsummer particularly the period of the summer solstice is celebrated by many European countries and nowhere is it celebrated more than in Tenerife where conserving traditions and customs continue to shape the cultural heritage. The festival of San Juan is … Continue reading →

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Fiestas of San Pedro

Posted on June 15, 2013

Most people think that San Juan is the only Fiesta to celebrate the summer solstice but don´t say that to the people of Güímar. This town has its own way to celebrate with the Fiestas of San Pedro. In Gúimar … Continue reading →

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A few more days in Seville

Posted on June 12, 2013

I have been to Seville several times the last time with my daughter Kate and her husband but when Tenerife Sunshine were offering 4 days including flights for just €120 I could not resist another visit.  We booked immediately and were told we would … Continue reading →

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Peshawari Indian Restaurant, Golf del Sur

Posted on June 10, 2013

Since it moved premises a couple of years ago from Palm Mar to Golf del Sur this Indian restaurant has maintained its excellent reputation and the food is “still as good as ever”… according to girlfriend.  It was my first … Continue reading →

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Romería of San Antonio de Padua – Granadilla de Abona

Posted on June 8, 2013

Although June is generally seen as quiet as far as tourists are concerned, it is a busy month for parties.  We kick off with San Antonio, slide past both San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza then there is … Continue reading →

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Posted on June 7, 2013

I hate waste and rarely throw any food away hence when it comes to recipes I have to sometimes be a bit creative as invariable I either don´t have the right ingredients or not the correct quantities.  This happened when … Continue reading →

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Mercado del Agricultor

Posted on June 5, 2013

It is common knowledge that in general I hate markets.  Having lived on the island for 7 years I have to admit I have not once been the the Sunday Market in Los Cristianos as looking from the outside in, … Continue reading →

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A soldiers life for me – moving on!

Posted on June 3, 2013

Apart from a brief foray into writing about my second love, motorbikes, it is eight months since my last attempt at writing for a blog. So after all the requests for more (well two actually!) I thought I might have … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Tenerife in June 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013

What to Expect The ‘swallows’ who come for the winter months have left and the Spanish won´t arrive until almost the end of June so it is a relatively quiet time for tourists, surprising because the weather is warm and … Continue reading →

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Confused? – You will be.

Posted on May 29, 2013

Yesterday OH and I went to the Ayuntamiento in Arona to get a Certificado de Viajes; this is the document that allows discounts to European nationals who are resident in the Canary Islands.  After taking a ticket and waiting for … Continue reading →

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